


How one school is coping with mental health: Social workers delivering technology, food and counseling to kids at home, and open office hours all day — even when school is out

Student Survey: 1 in 4 High School Seniors Had Their Post-Graduation Plans Changed by the Pandemic

Why Students Need Social-Emotional Learning Now

YouthTruth data of over 10,000 West Contra Costa Unified School District community voices informs the district’s Return to School Plan

Driving Educational Equity with Student Survey Data: A Practical Guidebook for Schools.
At YouthTruth, we believe that Black lives matter, that speaking truth to power can change the world, and that student voices must be central to the work ahead. In keeping with our commitment to elevating student voices – especially the voices of Black students, and students whose voices are too often silenced – we are…

Office Closed in Observance of Juneteenth

As Learning Changes, It’s Time for Students to Weigh In
With schools gone virtual and live conversations with students no longer possible, listening to students can feel harder than ever. There is always an inherent challenge for teachers, administrators, and education funders in authentically listening to students, given the power dynamics at play. But now, with new challenges of physical distance and an increased potential…

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District uses student feedback to focus on adult learning
Harvard Graduate School of Education lecturers Deb Helsing, Robert Kegan, and Lisa Lahey found that when adults continue to learn at their jobs they are better at creating that experience for other people. Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) and Pivot Learning are putting this theory of change into practice. They began by gathering data…

With Suicide Rates on the Rise, Schools Need Better Data to Keep Students Healthy and Safe
Sound emotional and mental health is essential for student achievement, but many students are struggling. Read the full report San Francisco – The number of students struggling with anxiety, suicidal ideation, and mental health issues is on the rise. A report released today by YouthTruth underscores that programs and services, as well as strong relationships…